<p>There are a number of schools that allow you to audition for both but I'm wodnering if it is a wise decision? For example if it is between yo uand someone else for mt, will the other person get the spot because you can be put into acting? I also worry about the attention an acting major would be able to receive in music and dance and the performance opportunities.</p>
<p>Hi babygiraffeboots,</p>
<p>I would have to say in my opinion it IS a wise decision to cover your bases by applying to both programs when you can due to the fact that it is so competitive to get into the MT ones. As far as the opportunities in music and dance, I would assume that a school that offers them as minors would provide various options to further an Actor's marketability.
If it does come down to you and another person who just went for MT and you were both equally talented I would assume that one of you would not get into the school at all if you put down on your application that you would not be interested in anything BUT MT. That person could be you, leaving you with fewer choices to make at the end of the road. As you know, some have no MT choices at all when it's over and need to regroup and try again the next year or settle for a safety that is not a BFA.
Just be aware that at some schools there are separate auditions for each program, and you will need to prep for each. Good luck and here's to a few good choices!</p>
<p>You will want to look at the specific policies at the schools. Some schools will alllow acting majors to take many of the music, dance, and musical theatre performance classes... some will not. Even is a school has a minor in a musical theatre or a minor in music and dance, you want to make sure you research what exactly the students take for the minor. Sometimes students in a minor do not take classes with students in the major.</p>
<p>Acting programs are just as competitive as MT programs, so I would not consider the Acting option a "safety". However, if you are a strong actor with a passion for acting in non-musical shows as well as musicals, it certainly couldn't hurt for you to audition for both programs.</p>
<p>If you are looking for safety options, include non-auditioned BFAs and or BAs and less competitive BFAs and BA programs.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>babygiraffe -- </p>
<p>Some schools will automatically consider you for both programs -- CMU, OCU (Theatre Performance) and also Otterbein, I believe. At other schools, such as NYU, you can specify whether you want to be considered for CAP 21 only (the MT studio) to CAP 21 as a first choice, and one of the acting studios as a second choice. I think this is a great option for all students, since acting is such an integral part of the process for anyone, including MT students, and some of the studios include both voice and dance as part of the acting training. (Also, you can always study these independently). From what I understand, you will not be bumped from consideration for CAP 21 just because you've indicated that you would accept an acting studio. The auditors will place you in the studio that is best suited for you. Anyway, it's worth looking into. If you are considering NYU, be sure to read the curricula at the various studios to see where you think you would fit in best.</p>
<p>personally, after going through the process twice and beginning a third round of auditions, i would ABSOLUTELY put down that i would be accepted for acting. some schools give acting majors the opportunity to take voice/acting/etc.. but you would need to check that out individually. some schools will also re-audition acting majors if they want, though, of course, there are no guarantees with that. </p>
<p>best of luck!!</p>
<p>Thanks for that important perspective on the process Sporti, the main objective for a lot of performers is to be able to perform and learn the specifics of performing. Most BFA programs offer more of that opportunity that than BA programs, but they are so hard to get into!
I know Penn State and Elon had separate auditions for each last year. Indeed NYU is probably easier to get into if you are willing to explore the other acting majors, which my daughter was not - at the time. Looking back on it, she probably would have had a better shot at getting in if she had. NYC definitely provides numerous opportunities to advance your dance & singing chops, should you be accepted into a straight acting program that you are comfortable with. Good luck this year Sporti2005, hope you land a decent BFA program :)</p>
<p>I think that at Ithaca and Syracuse both, at the MT auditions, the student filled out a form that asked if you would be willing to accept an acting major, and the student could choose yes or no. Maybe it was just to list another major you would consider, I don't really remember. I do know, though, that it was an option, and we know one person who went to Ithaca for acting who originally auditioned for MT.</p>